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The Alliance

For nearly 40 years, The Alliance has empowered individuals beyond sexual and domestic violence through services, advocacy, education, and social change. Formerly known as the Alliance Against Domestic Abuse, The Alliance was founded in 1982 by a group of concerned local citizens. Today the agency is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with seven paid staff members, an eight member Board of Directors, and over 15 volunteers serving over 600 individuals annually. The Alliance is the only organization serving Chaffee, northern Saguache, and Western Fremont Counties that provides a safe and confidential place for victims to receive 24-hour crisis assistance, counseling & safe housing.

We serve survivors directly through a 24/7 crisis line, safety planning, legal advocacy and assistance, emergency safehousing and long term housing assistance, support group, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exams, and referrals to a variety of resources. Additionally, we provide education about the prevalence and impacts of domestic and sexual violence through presentations, outreach activities, and partnerships with community organizations. Finally, we encourage culture change by being a resource to the public as well as survivors and by providing leadership on policy issues that impact our clients.

Salida, Colorado

Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(719) 539-7347
1055 East Rainbow Blvd.

Buena Vista, Colorado

Tuesday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
719-221-8151
211 Tabor St. Office 110

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Department of Health and Human Services

The Chaffee County Health and Human Services departments work together to advocate and provide for the health and wellness of our citizens. We provide responsive programs for the entire community, young and old. We believe the people of Chaffee County are the safest, healthiest & most self sufficient in Colorado.

Long Term Care (Nursing Home) This is a program for person needing help to pay for services in a medical facility for more than 30 consecutive days. These persons have to meet a medical assessment.

Long Term Care (Home and Community Based Services) This is a program for person needing help to pay for services in their home for more than 30 consecutive days. These persons have to meet a medical assessment.

Medicare Savings Program (QMB, SLMB, QI-1) These programs may help persons receiving Part A (Prescriptions are not a covered benefit.)

Medicare Part D–Low Income Subsidy (LIS) This program may help person receiving Medicare Part D with their premiums, co-pays and deductibles.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid This program provides medical benefits for anyone receiving SSI. (No application needed for this program)

Old Age Pension-State Medical Program This program may help person receiving Old Age Pension Financial Assistance.

Dept. of Human Services – Salida
448 East First Street
Suite 166
Salida, CO 81201
Phone: 719-530-2500
FAX: 719-539-6430

Dept. of Human Services – BV
114 Linderman Avenue
POB 5080
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone: 719-395-0344
FAX: 719-395-0347

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